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Kerala Congress Leader Urges PM Modi to Intervene in West Asia Crisis

Kerala Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan has urgently appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the central government to intervene and ensure the safety of Indians, particularly the large Malayali diaspora, amid escalating conflict in West Asia. His concern follows coordinated US-Israel airstrikes on Iran, which reportedly resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader and senior officials. Iran has retaliated with missile and drone attacks on US assets and allies across the region, while fresh Israeli strikes continue. The situation has caused widespread panic among families in Kerala with relatives in the conflict zone.

Key Points: Kerala LoP Urges PM Modi to Protect Indians in West Asia

  • Kerala LoP worried for Indian diaspora
  • Urged PM Modi & Centre to act
  • US-Israel strikes killed Iranian leadership
  • Iran retaliated across region
  • Fresh strikes and attacks continue
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"India can intervene to stop the war," Kerala LoP urges PM Modi to protect Indians amid West Asia crisis

VD Satheesan urges PM Modi to intervene in West Asia crisis, expressing panic over safety of Indian and Malayali diaspora amid US-Israel strikes on Iran.

"India can contribute, and it can intervene to stop the war. - VD Satheesan"

New Delhi, March 1

Kerala Leader of Opposition and Congress leader VD Satheesan on Sunday expressed deep concern over the safety of Indians, particularly Malayalis, amid the ongoing US-Israel strikes on Iran and escalating tensions in West Asia.

Kerala LoP said he is concerned for the large diaspora of Malayalis and Indians, has contacted the central government, and stressed that India can intervene to stop the war, as families in Kerala are in a state of panic.

"We are all very much worried about that because there is a large diaspora of Malayalis and Indians there. We requested the Prime Minister. I have sent an email to the central government. India can contribute, and it can intervene to stop the war. All the people and their relatives in Kerala are all very panicked. We are very much worried about that," he told media persons.

Israel and US launched Operation Roaring Lion/ Operation Epic Fury in coordinated airstrikes across multiple Iranian cities, targeting Iranian military command centres, air-defence systems, missile sites, and key regime infrastructure.

The strikes resulted in the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and four senior military and security officials. Large explosions were reported in Tehran and other major cities. US President Donald Trump said that the strikes were done to "ensure that Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon".

Iran retaliated by firing ballistic missiles and drones at US assets and allies across the region, targeting Israel, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan.

On Sunday, Israel said it had launched fresh attacks on "the heart of Tehran".

Iran, meanwhile, attacked the port of Duqm in Oman and targeted an oil tanker off the coast of Oman.

Meanwhile, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says the strikes on Iran "will continue for as long as necessary" and will not stop "before the objectives are achieved", as reported in the Times of Israel.

- ANI

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Rohit P
India can and should play a role. We have good relations with both sides. But "intervene to stop the war" is a very tall order. Our focus should be concrete: secure sea lanes, ensure safe passage for ships, and coordinate with other nations for citizen safety.
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Aman W
Respectfully, while the concern for Indians is valid, the statement feels like political posturing. India is not a superpower that can stop a US-Iran conflict. Our MEA is already working silently. Such public demands from state leaders don't help, they just create more panic.
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Sarah B
Working in Dubai, the tension is palpable. Many Indian companies are making contingency plans. Hope the Indian embassies have robust helplines and clear communication channels activated. The families back home are indeed in a state of panic, that part is very true.
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Vikram M
This is a serious crisis. Remittances from the Gulf are vital for Kerala's economy. Beyond immediate safety, a prolonged conflict will hurt countless families financially. India needs to use its strategic weight to advocate for de-escalation, for our own national interest.
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Karthik V
Operation Samudra Setu during COVID showed we can evacuate people. The government should be ready with a similar plan. Jai Hind. Our navy and air force should be on standby. Praying for the safety of all our brothers and sisters abroad.

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